Solar fundamentals
Industry Term

IP65

Dust tight and protected against water jets; in solar projects it provides useful context for design, installation, service, or ownership.

What does IP65 mean?

Dust tight and protected against water jets; in solar projects it provides useful context for design, installation, service, or ownership.

Why does IP65 matter in a solar project?

This term helps explain how a PV system is designed, installed, monitored, or operated. A clear definition keeps owners, installers, and inspectors speaking the same solar dialect.